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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.45, 1,254.83 and 555.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.45, 1,254.83 and 555.35 is: 766.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.45 : 1,254.83 = 555.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.45/1,254.83 = 555.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.45x = 1,254.83 × 555.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.45x = 696,860.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,860.79/909.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.24

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